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BMW i8 hybrid: BMW India launched the i8 hybrid electric supercar at Rs 2.29 crore ex-showroom, pan-India.
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The performance hybrid technology that we first saw in the P1 will find its way into future McLarens, an electric supercar is in the works, and the next generation of cars will offer some driver assist features.
For now, it appears they primarily agree: The HEV or Supercar for the near future will be a hybrid electric with some sort of heat engine, fueled by reformulated gasoline or diesel.
Big Three officials tied to the hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) programs directed by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) confirm Supercar - type development efforts now are focusing on hybrids.
Using the machined aluminium collar that surrounds the start / stop button, there are three dynamic modes to choose from: «Dynamic» is default, «Sport» hones the magnetic ride dampers and sharpens the already electric throttle response (come to think of it, they did plug the car in several times during the day... perhaps it was all an elaborate hoax and this is in fact the world's first hybrid supercar?)
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Along with the various mechanical and aerodynamic changes, the MP4 - 12C 650S is also claimed to adopt a lightened carbon fiber body and other weight - saving measures, including carbon fiber seats from McLaren's recently launched gas - electric hybrid powered flagship supercar, the P1.
The Swedish supercar maker's first gas - electric hybrid vehicle.
Advanced new petrol - electric hybrid supercar outpaces Carrera GT's benchmark at famed German racetrack
At more sedate speed, though, the i8 makes a more convincing argument for hybrid performance, especially in 80 to 120 km / h «passing» acceleration where the combination of torquey turbocharger, equally torquey electric motor and slick - shifting six - speed automatic transmission give it jump to make even supercars jealous.
The changes result in a drag coefficient of 0.24, better than any other hybrid and on par, believe it or not, with the slippery Tesla Model S electric supercar.
The 214 - mph gas - electric hybrid supercar delivers 875 hp from a combination of its 4.6 - liter V8 and two electric motors.
The electric i3 city car and its plug - in hybrid i8 supercar cousin were there as well, along with a massaged 2014 BMW Z4 convertible.
While Acura suggests the next NSX competes against Ferrari, Lamborghini and the like (it does, just for less money), the closest spiritual competitor is the carbon - fiber BMW i8, a supercar plug - in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV).
The 911 will use an electric drive system tailor - made for the rear - engine coupe but it will be based on lessons learned in the development of the brand's Panamera hybrid and the limited - run 918 Spyder hybrid supercar.
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«All - wheel - drive nine - speed twin - clutch twin - turbocharged petrol - electric mid-engined multi-material space - frame hybrid driver - centric supercar» certainly ticks most of the buzzword boxes.
BMW's first debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show wasn't its new i3 electric vehicle, or its i8 plug - in hybrid supercar.
Offering the capability of its twin - turbocharged engine in combination with a hybrid electric powertrain makes Aviator mightier than many supercars on the road today.
In addition to the handling benefits of the Sport Hybrid SH - AWD ® system, a next - generation VTEC V - 6 engine with direct - injection works in concert with a dual clutch transmission with built - in electric motor to create supercar acceleration while offering efficiency.
Lamborghini had earlier announced that the company is more focused on moving towards hybrid sportscars than electric supercars.
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In addition to the handling benefits of the Sport Hybrid SH - AWD ® system, a powerful next - generation VTEC ® V - 6 engine with direct - injection, works in concert with a dual clutch transmission with built - in electric motor, to create supercar acceleration while offering outstanding efficiency.
Ferrari also is not releasing any official photographs of the gasoline - electric hybrid, which currently is being shown to potential customers at the Italian automaker's Maranello headquarters ahead of the supercar's world debut at the Geneva motor show on March 5.
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The Acura NSX is an affordable hybrid supercar that uses a combination of electric motors and a mid-mounted turbocharged 3.5 - liter V6 gasoline engine to produce 573 horsepower.
Not only is the hybrid tuned for efficiency, but it also delivers sporty performance and is related to the hybrid gasoline / electric powertrain in Acura's NSX supercar.
The details are rather scarce at the moment, but rumors has it that the supercar will come with powerful 550 horsepower under the hood, all squeezed - out from a V6 twin turbo engine, backed by two electric motors displayed on both axles, thanks to a Sport Hybrid Super Handling All - Wheel Drive.
The supercar will offer two driving modes: all - electric and hybrid.
The 2017 Acura NSX will be a hybrid supercar that's powered by a gasoline engine mounted in front of the rear axle, paired to electric motors that are mounted on both the front and rear axles to assist the all - wheel drive system.
Maserati will get an electric sports car based on the 2014 Alfieri concept, while Alfa will get a new range - topping supercar called 8C — with a 700 - hp hybrid powertrain.
A Cadillac V - 12 supercar, a Saturn open - top roadster and a sleek - looking gasoline - electric hybrid pickup may be in the future for General Motors.
In addition to the four models below, the automaker will roll out several other models that have already been shown off in the United States, including the refreshed 2016 3 Series, the electric i3 and the plug - in hybrid supercar i8.
Launched this spring, the NSX challenges supercar norms with its bespoke 75 - degree twin - turbo V - 6 engine mated to a 9 - speed dual clutch transmission and three electric motor Sport Hybrid Super Handling All - Wheel Drive (SH - AWD) system.
Niche manufacturer Sin Cars is joining the electric ranks with a new hybrid version of its R1 550 supercar.
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The i subbrand will be launched with the four - seat electric i3 in the fall of 2013, followed by the i8 plug - in hybrid supercar in 2014.
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While the upcoming NSX production car employs the same Sport Hybrid SH - AWD system as the RLX, the major difference is that the mid-engine supercar's gasoline engine will drive the rear wheels and the two electric motors will power the front wheels and deliver more power.
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Setting the all - wheel drive Porsche 918 Spyder further apart from the supercars that preceded it, however, is that it uses a hybrid setup to achieve these head - turning figures: specifically, the vehicle is motivated by a 4.6 - liter V - 8 paired with two electric motors.
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Mr. Fisker is a man with hands in very many pots, having quit the hybrid - electric car company he founded under his own namesake following its bankruptcy (and shorting U.S. taxpayers $ 139 million) to go and design motorcycles, sue Aston Martin and team up with Bob Lutz to create the «ultimate American supercar.»
BMW's hybrid i8 supercar has served as the Formula E safety car since the first season, and its electric i3 is also the series» medical car.